02303cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500390015126400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650500510040750801950045852012250065353400450187865300350192385600430195851282UtSlPG20260610134200.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aDargan, Olive Tilford,d1869-196810aLords and Lovers, and Other Dramas 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-02-220 aLords and lovers -- The shepherd -- The siege.  aProduced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed
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Kentuckiana Digital Library)  a"Lords and Lovers and Other Dramas" by Olive Tilford Dargan is a collection of dramatic works likely written in the early 20th century. The opening play, "Lords and Lovers," is set in 13th century England, depicting the intricate relationships and power struggles among nobility in a historical context. The narrative revolves around characters such as King Henry III, Earl of Pembroke, and others who navigate treachery, loyalty, and love against the backdrop of looming political conflict.  At the start of the narrative, the scene unfolds in the Earl of Pembroke's castle where an ailing Pembroke discusses matters of state and his son Richford. The tension heightens as they await the arrival of King Henry, providing a glimpse into the dynamics of father-son relationships amidst political pressures. Pembroke’s concern extends beyond his health as he hints at underlying conspiracies and the external threat from the French. Interspersed with moments of dialogue that underscore themes of loyalty and betrayal, the opening establishes a rich context poised for further developments as political machinations, conflicts of interest, and personal destinies intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican drama -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51282